My race pace doesn’t match the other paces in my plan — why is that?

Race pace is the target pace you aim to reach by the end of your training plan, whereas all other paces are based on your initial reference time. Race pace already includes the progress you’re expected to make throughout the plan. In some cases, especially when a significant improvement is estimated, this can result in a race pace that feels much faster than the others.

Updated on: 16/06/2025